Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

~1 Peter 5:7~

Today, as we celebrate the 246th birthday of our country, let’s focus on the many positives of living in America and honor the freedoms of living here. Let’s also say thanks to the many people who have served in out military and who have protected our rights for 246 years. If you previously served, we thank you for your service. If you are presently serving, we thank you for your daily service. May God continue to bless our great country. Please from for America today!

I was asked to include a request for prayer for the local baseball team that will be leaving to play ball in the San Antonio, Texas. Pray for all the family members and friends who will travel with them to give them encouragement. The team is coached by Daniel Speed and represents a number of families from the Kentwood area.

Thank-you to those who helped work on shoebox preparations Saturday. Think of all the items, small and large that go into one shoebox. Multiple that by 400! You will get an idea of the volume of work it takes to accomplish our goal. You may ask why do we set such a high goal, but we think in terms of how many children and families we can bless by introducing them to Jesus. The material things are included as an added blessing. Thanks to those of you who have made recent donations or purchases and to those of you who have given of your time to make pencil bags, hygiene kits, fold shoeboxes, etc. It takes many hands and hearts working together to meet this goal that is attainable by working together. I’m so thankful for the hands and hearts helping us this year.

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July 4 – Psalm 86: 11

The focus for our July Scriptures is “Seeking the Truth”.

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Please pray for all those who had procedures and hospitalizations recently and for those who receive medical care through home health workers.

Anna Lee

He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber.

~Psalm 121:3~

It’s the Lord’s Day. Get going….

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July 3 – Psalm 51: 6

Thanks to all the volunteers who came in and helped with our OCC shoebox needs. You accomplished so much! We’re getting closer and closer to packing. We’ll work again the first Saturday in August, August 6th.

Regular schedule at FBC, Kentwood:

Sunday School 9:15

Morning Worship. 10: 30

Classes for youth and children. 6:00

Evening worship 6:00

Nursery services are provided for all services.

Anna Lee

God does not want us to sin,

but even if we sin, we will not be condemned

because of what Jesus has done for us.

The law could not give us eternal life,

but God could, and he did it through the death of Christ.

~Romans 8:1~

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July 2 – Psalm 25:5

OCC Workshop Today

9-12; In the fellowship hall

We are packing pencil bags and hygiene bags today.

OCC NEEDED

We still need coloring books and small games.

MOVING MOUNTAINS MINISTRY

Thanks to all who provided pajamas for the foster children in our area. If you missed the opportunity to provide some pajamas for foster children, it is not too late. Your purchases can be left in the church office.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS AND CHURCH CAMPS are still ongoing in some of our area churches. Pray for the children as they get these opportunities to learn about God.

Pray for the elderly in our area. The extremely hot days are difficult in some of the circumstances they find themselves in.

Anna Lee

Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.

~Habakkuk 3:17-18~

Those who have been hospitalized all seem to be at home. Keep them on your prayer list.

Daniel Robert Karl

December 30, 1955 – June 27, 2022

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 30, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was 66 years of age. He was a board member for Liverpool Riding Club for 6 years. He received the Bellsouth Meritorious Service Award. He loved to garden, hunt, fish and farm. He is survived by his wife, Donna Beth Adams Karl; 2 daughters, Sonni Karl King and husband, Zandt King and Cassie Karl Dyer and husband Matthew Dyer; 1 son, Roddy Ernest Adams Karl and wife, Amanda; 1sister, Diane Karl; 3 brothers, Michael Karl , David Karl and Craig Karl; 6 grandchildren, Addie, Asa, and Annalie King and Denton, Finley and Peter Dyer. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Janette Karl. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Dyer and Pastor Dud Claxton. Interment Adams Family Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Brent Parker Harrell

February 22, 1957 – June 30, 2022

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Gloster, MS. He was born February 22, 1957 and was 65 years of age. He is survived by 2 daughters, Sierra Garraway and Alley Harrell; 2 sons, Riley and Dakota Harrell; 7 grandchildren, Alexi Harrell, Taylor Harrell, Jolle Harrell, Graysen Garraway, Porter Garraway, Mackenzie Garraway, and Brianna Garraway; sister, Belinda Moreland; 2 brothers, Clyde “Pap” Harrell, Jr. and Lake Harrell. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde Harrell, Sr. and Audrey Harrell; sister, Melanie Sharp. Graveside Services will be held at Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg, LA at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Vince Estes and Bro. Carl McMurray. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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July 1 -Psalm 15: 2-5

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OCC WORKSHOP AT 9:00 TOMORROW

Come help us get prepared to pack shoeboxes.

Anna Lee

• Praise the Lord, my soul;
  all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
• Psalm 103:1

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JUNE 30 -Galatians 5:1

Both Andy Taylor and Larisssa Dean are home from the hospital. Keep them on your prayer list for a while longer.

Mrs. Theople Hurst had knee surgery and will probably be coming home today. Add her too your prayer list.

I remember a song about “These Boots are Made for Walking”. That doesn’t describe my new black “boots” from the doctor. Please continue to pray for David and me as we try to get my feet better.

Daniel Robert Karl

December 30, 1955 – June 27, 2022

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 30, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was 66 years of age. He was a board member for Liverpool Riding Club for 6 years. He received the Bellsouth Meritorious Service Award. He loved to garden, hunt, fish and farm. He is survived by his wife, Donna Beth Adams Karl; 2 daughters, Sonni Karl King and husband, Zandt King and Cassie Karl Dyer and husband Matthew Dyer; 1 son, Roddy Ernest Adams Karl and wife, Amanda; 1sister, Diane Karl; 3 brothers, Michael Karl , David Karl and Craig Karl; 6 grandchildren, Addie, Asa, and Annalie King and Denton, Finley and Peter Dyer. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Janette Karl. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Dyer and Pastor Dud Claxton. Interment Adams Family Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thanks to a donor for money to make OCC purchases. It will come in handy as we make some additional purchases of soap, toothbrushes, and coloring books.

It’s back to my chair time.

Anna Lee

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.

~Psalm 150: 6~

Andy Taylor had a light stroke Monday evening.. He is now hospitalized in McComb. He was slightly better yesterday. As you pray for him, please also pray for Betty.

Larissa Dean had rotator-cuff shoulder surgery in Baton Rouge yesterday. So far, so good. Keep Larissa and Jason in your prayers as she begins her recovery.

My new, stylish, black boots are knee high and fasten with multiple velcro straps. They are one-size-fits- all, so they are not real comfortable. The doctor said I need to wear the boots for six weeks. He will do more x-rays next week. David and I are thankful surgery is not necessary. We are using a wheelchair to get me from room to room.

James Rimes saw our pantry and built his like ours. They hold lots of food, so I am again thankful for it. We are eating well, thanks to the pantry and freezers. Thanks for all the prayers and offers for meals.

Ralph Clifford Addison

January 26, 1947 – June 23, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born January 26, 1947 in Tyler, TX and was 75 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lynette Addison; 2 sons, Johnny Addison and wife Barbara and Shane Addison; grandchildren, Kirstin Addison, Karli Addison, Krystal Addison, and Kathryn Addison; great-grandchildren, Brayden Brewer and Kenleigh Addison. Preceded in death by his father, Esco Clifford Addison; mother, Rita Louise Cutrer; 2 brothers, Bruce and Brian Addison; 1 sister, Beverly Franklin; son, Johnny Addison; Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday, June 30, 2022. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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JUNE 29 – JOHN 8:16

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Sorry for the delay. David has been adjusting my fancy boots!

Anna Lee

William Earl “Bill” Woodard

January 31, 1943 – June 27, 2022

A resident of Kentwood went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 31, 1943 and was 79 years old. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Martha Garner Woodard; 2 sons, Harrison Woodard of Kentwood, LA and Charles Gordon (Allison) of Prairieville, LA; 1 sister, Dorothy Gross (Roger) of Clinton, LA; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernie Lee and Annie Lucille Woodard; 1 sister, Betty Jean Cook; 7 brothers, Jimmy Woodard, Ernest Woodard, Huey Woodard, Herbert Woodard, Russel Woodard, Irwin Woodard and Clarence Woodard. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, July 1, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Cory Morris. Interment Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.

~Psalm 150:6~

Here’s the news David and I have been waiting on, but not really wanting to receive:

I have a broken left foot

and

a broken right leg.

Praise the Lord!

It wasn’t worse!!!

We will learn what comes next tomorrow. Please be in prayer for both of us.

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June 28 – I timothy 6:17

That’s enough for me tonight!

Anna Lee

Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.

~Exodus 23:25~

Pray for me today as I seek some medical help for my feet and legs.

Plan to attend the OCC workday Saturday in the fellowship hall from 9-12.

Pray for the homebound today. Just because we don’t see them doesn’t mean we shouldn’t contact them and pray for them.

Anna Lee

Lord, you are my God;
I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
you have done wonderful things,
things planned long ago.

~Isaiah 25:1~

Please continue to pray for John and Kim Henson of Roseland. His heart surgery went well as well as the beginning days of recovery. He is still hospitalized at North Oaks. Thank-you for praying for them.

Pray for our country as it struggles. May God be patient with us as we strive to do what is right.

Pray for God to be honored in churches across the land.

Pamela Janel Williams

August 2, 1971 – June 23, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born August 2, 1971 in Kentwood, LA and was 50 years of age. Pam was a loving wife and mother. Family always came first! She loved going to the beach. Every chance she got she loved going out dancing with her husband. They would dance anywhere a good song was playing. Even while waiting in line at Cracker Barrel once. The last couple of years Pam and her husband traveled all over the country. She even got her feet wet in the Pacific Ocean in Northern California. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ricky Williams; 3 daughters, Kayla, Kasey, and Krissy Williams; 1 son, Cole Williams; 1 grandson, Cohen Williams; 2 sisters, Jessie and Missy White; father, Richard White; grandmother, Lynell Vines. Preceded in death by her mother, Lynell White; great-aunt, Nettie Loving; grandparents, Marie and Enos White; grandfather, Odies Vines. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 and from 8:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Joshua 24: 15

Have a great day as you worship God today. If you do not have a church, choose one to attend today. There will be something there waiting to bless you.

Anna Lee